These Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Potatoes with Bacon are a creamy (and dreamy) combination of red potatoes, zesty bacon, flavorful ranch seasoning, creamy cheese, and spicy onion all cooked in the slow cooker for an irresistibly delicious side item.
– 3 lbs red potatoes (cut into quarters) – 8 slices bacon (cut into ½" pieces then divided in half) – 2 tbsp butter – 2 tbsp ranch seasoning – 1½ cups cheddar cheese (divided in half) – 1½ cups yellow onion (diced & divided in half ) – 1 tsp black pepper